High End, Smashing Views, Rural, Green Catskills Farmhouse Durham, New York Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 246950

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Location: Durham, Catskills, New York, USA (135 miles from the George Washington Bridge via NYS Thruway.) View Map

Accommodations:  Farmhouse, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 8)

$445 per night / 4 BR - GREEN BUILT, ARTIST-OWNED, UBER FAB FARMHOUSE

ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE IN THE MID HUDSON VALLEY
• $2500 per week
• $445 per night for all 4 bedrooms/all have double beds
• 2 and 1/2 walnut & stone baths
• reclaimed wood throughout
• outdoor cedar soaking tub (three season)
• screen porch
• cows!

Perfect for two, fabulous for six, enormous enough for eight.

Architect-designed to be a striking addition to the Catskills landscape by NYC firm Contegiacomo and Associates. Stunning, high-quality building has created the ultimate retreat set on 17 acres w/ meadow, water and mountain sunset views. Exquisitely detailed throughout; marble sinks, mahogany doors, custom stairs, finely polished hickory floors, 4 BRs, 2.5 luxury baths with an eye on the past, open plan main floor (includes library nook), 2 wood stoves, custom Shaker kitchen, DR, double height areas and radiant heat floors. Screened, wrap porch leads to an impressive Japanese, cedar soaking tub. A lot of house for the money.

Museums like Bronk, Olana, towns like Coxsackie, Westerlo, Athens, New Baltimore and Tannersville, produce stands, nifty old cemeteries, falling down centuries-old barns and swimming holes abound. There's nothing like the Catskills any time of the year.

2 night min/3 on holidays. Optional maid service available. Approx 135 miles from GWB. Come see us soon, we'd love to host you in Medusa.

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• Amenities
  • Washer: eco front loader by LG
  • Dryer: eco dryer by LG
  • Linens Provided: all linens are provided
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Fireplace: we have two wood stoves on each floor
  • Wood Stove: we have two wood stoves on each floor
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: queen bed is in master suite
  • Double Bed: all beds in house besides the master are full size
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library: we have a few movies on hand, but you should bring your own
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library: we have integrated stereo so bring your own ipod to plug into the sound system
  • Private Hot Tub: this is a custom spa tub made by cedar tubs and is eco managed without chlorine or other harsh chemicals
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: this is a luxury cook's kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: All Clad and Wusthoff
  • Refrigerator: Liebehrr refrigerator with ice maker
  • Dishwasher: Kitchen Aid integrated dishwasher
  • Microwave: Viking convection microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: the local cafe caters with advance notice
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: Weber kettle grill. Bring your own briquettes.
  • Deck/Patio: we have two stone patio areas
  • Lanai: the screen porch has a view of the mountains
• View/Location
  • Lake View
  • Mountain View: we have a spectacular lake and mountain view
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed: If you smoke outside, you must bring your own removable ashtray for your cigarette butts. We keep the property pristine, butts are not biodegradable.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Spelunking
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Movies in summer are drive-ins! Amazing!

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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$445/night + $25 per day utility charge
Dog owners must pay $150 cleaning fee
Parties larger than 4 must pay cleaning fee
$500 security deposit required via PAYPAL on all rentals
CASH OR PAYPAL ONLY. PayPal rentals add 6% to cover fees
Terms and rates are firm

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/28/09
  Positive Rating
  Chris Campbell , New York, NY
  • The Most Beautiful House!, October 27, 2009 By Christine Campbell (NYC) I had the MOST relaxing stay...the whole house is artfully designed and decorated--from the expansive chefs kitchen and dining room to the amazingly warm, inviting bedrooms, comfy living space with chic wood stove--the whole experience was just heavenly! We bbq'd outside and relaxed by the beautifully planted garden...everything about the place is sheer beauty!
• 09/29/09
  Positive Rating
  Margaret ,
  • The house and place was gorgeous! Couldn't believe it. Garden gorgeous. I took a bath in your tub. We went apple picking and bbq'd and drank champagne and just had a ball!! Rooms gorgeous. Fires all weekend. Muffins and pies. I want to back for a longer stay. Unreal. Thanks so much for letting us stay in it. Xm
• 09/09/09
  Positive Rating
  Saskia , New York City and London
  • We had a lovely weekend! Your house is beautiful and homely, we had a very relaxing time. I think there's a good chance we will be back again for a weekend in the fall. Yours is by far the nicest house I have stayed in in the Catskills.
• 08/27/09
  Positive Rating
  John Hegele , Brooklyn, NY
  • The trip was fantastic and such a welcome change of pace/scenery. The weather was rainy off and on, so we didn't get out to take as many pictures as we would have liked, but it certainly didn't diminish the fun time that we had. Thanks so much for having us and we are definitely looking forward to another trip! Thanks again for everything.
• 08/18/09
  Positive Rating
  , NY, NY
  • The past 2 years' Fourth of July weekends have been spent in Medusa. The house and surrounding area are the perfect backdrop for a legendary weekend!
• 08/15/09
  Positive Rating
  
  • What a treat. What a place. I loved everything. Every room. Every second of the weekend I spent there. It was peace on Earth. Thanks Angela! Your place it truly amazing. You did a terrific job. Can't wait to go back.
• 06/24/09
  Positive Rating
  Jenna Persson , NYC
  • Still trying to figure out how to move in for good. August 27, 2008 By Jenna Persson (NYC) I would not hchange a thing about this awesome house! It provided us with one of the best vacations we could have asked for and even offered us things we never knew we wanted! Highlights are the view, cedar hot tub, awesome kitchen and serenity of eating on the screened in porch and hearing nothing but birds and the breeze. The owner was very thoughtful when designing her home that she shares with us lucky folks and it made our stay very special - so thank you!
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Jenna! You were a wonderful guest and you can come back anytime. You left the house PERFECTLY clean and didn't break anything. We loved coming home to find the place BETTER than we left it. Thank you so much for finding us :)
• 06/09/09
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  Colin , Queens, NY
  • Beautiful views, and it's always a quiet and relaxing time at the farmhouse. I've been there at different times of the year - summer, winter, spring, and it's always beautiful and cozy.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    We always love having you, Colin :)
• 06/09/09
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  Bernie , New York City
  • Heavenly. We can't say enough about this spectacular property. The main selling feature is that amazing kitchen, the view, and the privacy. We were just two people, but I am already planning a getaway with a group of friends. The owner was great and she did a fantastic job handling our stay. Can't wait to get back!
• 06/09/09
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  Jenna , New York City
  • Still trying to figure out how to move in for good I would not hchange a thing about this awesome house! It provided us with one of the best vacations we could have asked for and even offered us things we never knew we wanted! Highlights are the view, cedar hot tub, awesome kitchen and serenity of eating on the screened in porch and hearing nothing but birds and the breeze. The owner was very thoughtful when designing her home that she shares with us lucky folks and it made our stay very special - so thank you!

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